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Partner Jeff Pincus hosted the 2022 Boot Camp for the Transportation Lawyers Association

Jeff Pincus hosted this year’s Boot Camp for the Transportation Lawyers Association in Chicago. The Boot Camp, designed as an introduction for the new lawyer and primer for the more experienced, focused on handling claims of significant damages stemming from minor accidents. The lecturers presented four separate programs guiding practitioners through the steps needed to […]

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Partner Jim Connors and Dr. Victor R. Klein Conduct 21st Century Cures Act Presentation to Northwell Health’s OB/GYN Department Staff and Providers.

In December 2021, partner James P. Connors conducted a presentation concerning the 21st Century Cures Act to Northwell Health’s Systemwide Obstetrics/Gynecology Department staff and providers. He served on a panel with Dr. Victor R. Klein, the Vice Chair of the OB/GYN Department at North Shore University Hospital, and Juan Contreras, the Director of Patient & […]

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Senior Counsel and Director of Client Relations and Development Rosa M. Feeney Selected to Join Primerus Insurance and Bad Faith Executive Committee

We are pleased to announce that Rosa M. Feeney, Senior Counsel and Director of Client Relations and Development, has been selected to join the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Executive Committee. The ICBF consists of a group of vetted attorneys who join to provide client services across the United […]

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Partner Carl Formicola Secures Summary Judgment

Partner Carl Formicola recently obtained summary judgment dismissing a medical malpractice action against his clients, a physician and two physician’s assistants.  The patient suffered from blood clots in the legs.  The physician’s assistants had participated in the administration and monitoring of Heparin, a blood thinner. Carl argued that neither of the physician’s assistants had been […]

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Senior Counsel Mike Clancy Prevails on Summary Judgment on behalf of School Bus Company

Senior Counsel Mike Clancy was successful upon a summary judgment motion before Honorable William J. Condon of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County.  Mike’s liability motion established that there were no genuine material issues of fact to decide against our client, a local school bus company.  The motion was opposed by plaintiff’s attorney, however, the Court […]

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LI Herald Recognized 4 Lewis Johs’ Attorneys as Top Lawyers

Congratulations to Lewis Johs’ 2021 Top Lawyers’ honorees selected by the LI Herald & Richner Communications. An awards ceremony was held to celebrate the honorees. Deborah Aviles received the Lifetime Achievement award. Tom Dargan was awarded Top Lawyer for Transportation Law. Jeff Pincus received Top Lawyer in the Litigator category and Hon. John M. Czygier, […]

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Partner David Metzger Obtained Summary Judgement on a Slip and Fall Case

Partner David Metzger obtained summary judgment on a slip and fall on snow and ice case venued in Kings County. There was a dispute among the defendants and third-party defendants as to which entity was required under the NYC Administrative Code and the applicable leases and maintenance contracts to clear the snow and ice at […]

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Senior Counsel John Horan Obtains Summary Judgment in Construction Accident Case

Senior Counsel, John Horan, obtained summary judgment in a construction accident case against our client.  John successfully argued that the client’s only involvement with the construction project was to obtain work permits from the New York City Department of Buildings. The court found that the evidence submitted in support of the motion was sufficient to […]

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Partner Annemarie Jones Promoted to VP of FBA EDNY

Annemarie Jones was recently elected and promoted to the position of Vice President of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”). Annemarie has been a member of the Board of FBA since 2015. The FBA, founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and […]

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26 Lewis Johs’ Attorneys Recognized by NY Metro Super Lawyers 2021

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 26 attorneys from the firm on the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2021. The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research, peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only five percent of attorneys in […]

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